Kabali - the movie which revived my appreciation of Rajini. This film is certainly not for fans who want to see Rajini do his usual mass dialogues and big scenes! Ranjith has uncompromisingly put his stamp ALL OVER this film, from the opening shot of Rajini reading “My father Baliah” (look it up for more info) until the very end where it ends in a cliff hanger. The archetypal storyline was wonderfully interwoven with this love story which showcased this other side to Rajini, which had not been explored in many, many years! Yes, the plot, set in Malaysia, may be thin, but the screenplay is something else, although it could have been tighter. Watching Rajini play his age, in that grey suit was just….. His outfits in this film have revealed this never before seen classy Rajini. The background music in that opening shot gives you goosebumps! In this movie, Rajini will be remembered for his deft acting, his walk, his hand gestures, sarcastic smirk, his raw voice and range of emotions he displays effortlessly. This film has a huge supporting cast and all the characters are developed throughout the film, which is usually rare in a Rajinikanth movie. Dhansika and Radhika Apte play pivotal roles and shine beside Rajini. The villain played by Winston Chao seems to be the perfect match for Rajini – reminded me of Rajinikanth and Raghuvaran times. Santhosh Naryanan elevates every scene with his unique background score. The whistle… the notorious Padayappa whistle, has been replaced with the Kabali whistle. The decision to not go with the legendary SPB was a bold move for Rajini’s intro song. The flashback apparently reminded my parents of the OLD RAJINIKANTH. The climax scene is worth waiting for. The mass dialogue from Rajini is the life of many individuals from the Tamil diaspora across the globe, let alone in Malaysia. The use clothing as a metaphor to explain the politics in Malaysia was a master stroke! The action block is a little farfetched, but hey,

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